chastisement

• Nom désignant une punition ou une réprimande verbale adressée à quelqu'un pour une faute ou une erreur commise.

A noun referring to verbal punishment or a rebuke given to someone for making a mistake or wrongdoing.

1. Verbal punishmentC1formal

   A harsh or severe scolding or criticism given to someone for their actions.

   Réprimande verbale

   • The teacher's chastisement of the student was firm but fair.
   • He received a sharp chastisement from his boss for missing the deadline.
   • Her chastisement left him feeling ashamed of his behavior.

   Synonymescastigationchidingrebukereprimandscoldingtongue-lashingupbraiding

   Antonymesapprovalcommendationpraise

2. Rebuke for a mistakeC1formal

   A reprimand or expression of disapproval directed at someone who has made an error.

   Réprimande pour une erreur

   • The manager's chastisement was a direct response to the accounting error.
   • After the failed experiment, the scientist faced a stern chastisement from the committee.
   • His chastisement for the oversight was delivered in a private meeting.

   Synonymesadmonishmentadmonitioncastigationcriticismrebukereprimandreproofreprovalscoldingupbraiding

   Antonymesapplauseapprovalcommendationpraise